EP1157918A2 - Seating system configurable between one-person and two-person configuration - Google Patents
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- EP1157918A2 EP1157918A2 EP01850098A EP01850098A EP1157918A2 EP 1157918 A2 EP1157918 A2 EP 1157918A2 EP 01850098 A EP01850098 A EP 01850098A EP 01850098 A EP01850098 A EP 01850098A EP 1157918 A2 EP1157918 A2 EP 1157918A2
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- B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
- B62—LAND VEHICLES FOR TRAVELLING OTHERWISE THAN ON RAILS
- B62J—CYCLE SADDLES OR SEATS; AUXILIARY DEVICES OR ACCESSORIES SPECIALLY ADAPTED TO CYCLES AND NOT OTHERWISE PROVIDED FOR, e.g. ARTICLE CARRIERS OR CYCLE PROTECTORS
- B62J1/00—Saddles or other seats for cycles; Arrangement thereof; Component parts
- B62J1/12—Box-shaped seats; Bench-type seats, e.g. dual or twin seats
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- B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
- B62—LAND VEHICLES FOR TRAVELLING OTHERWISE THAN ON RAILS
- B62J—CYCLE SADDLES OR SEATS; AUXILIARY DEVICES OR ACCESSORIES SPECIALLY ADAPTED TO CYCLES AND NOT OTHERWISE PROVIDED FOR, e.g. ARTICLE CARRIERS OR CYCLE PROTECTORS
- B62J1/00—Saddles or other seats for cycles; Arrangement thereof; Component parts
- B62J1/28—Other additional equipment, e.g. back-rests for children
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- B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
- B62—LAND VEHICLES FOR TRAVELLING OTHERWISE THAN ON RAILS
- B62J—CYCLE SADDLES OR SEATS; AUXILIARY DEVICES OR ACCESSORIES SPECIALLY ADAPTED TO CYCLES AND NOT OTHERWISE PROVIDED FOR, e.g. ARTICLE CARRIERS OR CYCLE PROTECTORS
- B62J7/00—Luggage carriers
- B62J7/02—Luggage carriers characterised by the arrangement thereof on cycles
- B62J7/04—Luggage carriers characterised by the arrangement thereof on cycles arranged above or behind the rear wheel
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- B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
- B62—LAND VEHICLES FOR TRAVELLING OTHERWISE THAN ON RAILS
- B62M—RIDER PROPULSION OF WHEELED VEHICLES OR SLEDGES; POWERED PROPULSION OF SLEDGES OR SINGLE-TRACK CYCLES; TRANSMISSIONS SPECIALLY ADAPTED FOR SUCH VEHICLES
- B62M27/00—Propulsion devices for sledges or the like
- B62M27/02—Propulsion devices for sledges or the like power driven
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Description
- This invention relates to a seating system suitable for use with a vehicle, and more particularly to a seating system that is configurable between a one-person configuration suitable for supporting one person, and a two-person configuration suitable for supporting two persons.
- Seating systems for supporting people in a sitting position on a vehicle such as a snowmobile are well-known. Most vehicles include seating systems of some sort. Vehicle seating systems commonly comprise a generally horizontal bench portion secured to a supporting bed structure, and often include a generally vertical backrest immediately aft of the bench for additional comfort.
- Conventional vehicle seating systems generally hold a fixed number of people. Most commonly, a vehicle seat supports only a single person. However, vehicle seats that support two people are also known. Typically, two-person seating systems are designed with an elongated bench portion so as to support one person in front of the other. Such seats typically have a backrest only for the person in the rear position, so that the person in the front position must rely on the person in the rear position for back support.
- It is desirable to have the option of supporting two people on a single seat, especially in a relatively small vehicle where space and weight capacity are limited, for example a snowmobile. However, a vehicle with a conventional two-person seating system may be uncomfortable, inconvenient, or even dangerous for a single person to operate, due to the greater length of the bench and the absence of a properly positioned backrest. Furthermore, when a single person occupies a two-person seat, the excess space is wasted, as it is difficult to adapt a seat for other purposes, for example cargo space.
- It is known to produce multiple seating systems for a single vehicle, for example a one-person seat and a two person seat, and to exchange seats when necessary. However, removing and replacing a seat is commonly a difficult and time-consuming operation, requiring tools and at least some mechanical expertise.
- Therefore it is the general purpose of the present invention to overcome the deficiencies of the existing designs. It is the purpose of the present invention to provide a seating system suitable for use with a vehicle that is configurable between a one-person and a two-person configuration. It is preferable that the seating system be configurable quickly and conveniently. It is also preferable that, when the seating system is in the one-person configuration, the space otherwise required for supporting a second person is available for other purposes, such as cargo.
- An embodiment of the present invention comprises a bed with front and rear portions, a bench with front and rear portions disposed on the bed, and a backrest disposed on the bench. The seating system is configurable between a one-person configuration suitable for supporting one person, and a two-person configuration suitable for supporting two persons. It is preferable that the backrest is moveable between a first position immediately aft of the rear bench portion, whereby the seating system is in the two-person configuration, and a second position immediately aft of the front bench portion, whereby the seating system is in the one-person configuration.
- It is also preferable that the rear portion of the bench be removable when the seating system is in the one-person configuration. It is more preferable that the rear bed portion is suitable for accepting a cargo carrier when the rear bench portion is removed.
- A variety of additional advantages of the invention will be set forth in part in the description which follows, and in part will be obvious from the description, or may be learned by practice of the invention. The advantages of the inventions will be realized and attained by means of the elements and combinations particularly pointed out in the claims. It is to be understood that both the foregoing general description and the following detailed description are exemplary and explanatory only and are not restrictive of the invention as claimed.
- Like reference numbers generally indicate corresponding elements in the figures.
- Figure 1 is a perspective view of an embodiment of a seating system in accordance with the principles of the present invention, wherein the seating system is in a two-person configuration.
- Figure 2 is a perspective view of an embodiment of a seating system in accordance with the principles of the present invention, wherein the seating system is in a one-person configuration, and wherein the rear bench portion of the seating system is removed.
- Figure 3 is a perspective view of an embodiment of a seating system in accordance with the principles of the present invention, wherein the seating system is in a one-person configuration, and wherein a cargo carrier is disposed on the rear bed portion of the seating system.
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- Referring to Figure 1, the present invention comprises a
seating system 10 suitable for use with a vehicle. Theseating system 10 comprises abed 12 having front andrear bed portions bench 18 having front andrear bench portions backrest 24. Thebed 12 is preferably but not necessarily integral with the vehicle. As illustrated, thebed 12 is the tunnel body of a snowmobile. However, it will be apparent to those knowledgeable in the art that the present invention may be suitable for use with other beds and on other vehicles, including but not limited to personal watercraft, etc. The present invention is applicable to a wide variety of possible beds, benches, and backrests. These generally are well-known, and are not described in detail herein. - The
seating system 10 is configurable between a one-person configuration suitable for supporting one person, as shown in Figure 2, and a two-person configuration suitable for support two persons, as shown in Figure 1. - In an embodiment of the invention, the
backrest 24 is moveable between a first position immediately aft of thefront bench portion 20, as shown in Figure 2, and a second position immediately aft of therear bench portion 22, as shown in Figure 1. In this embodiment, when thebackrest 24 is in the first position theseating system 10 is in the one-person configuration, and when thebackrest 24 is in the second position theseating system 10 is in the two-person configuration. - It is preferable that the
seating system 10 comprise abackrest engaging system 26 for mechanically engaging thebackrest 24 with thebed 12. As shown in Figure 1, thebackrest engaging system 26 can include a pair of arms pivotably engaged with thebackrest 24 and therear bed portion 14. Such an arrangement permits simple construction of the seating system as well as easy adjustment between the one-person and two-person configurations. However, it will be apparent to those knowledgeable in the art that this design is exemplary only, and that other means of engagement may be equally suitable. - It is preferable that the
seating system 10 comprise aseat locking system 28 for locking the seating system in place in the one-person and two-person configurations. As shown in Figure 1, theseat locking system 28 can comprise a cam lock that is carried by the pivoting arms in a slot formed in thebed 14 and is capable of clamping against the bed. Such a mechanism is easily secured and released without tools. However, it will be apparent to those knowledgeable in the art that this design is exemplary only, and that other means for locking the seating system in a particular configuration may be equally suitable. - It is preferable that the
rear bench portion 22 be removable from therear bed portion 16, so that when theseating system 10 is in the one-person configuration the unusedrear bench portion 22 need not be carried. It is more preferable that theseating system 10 comprise a releasablebench locking system 30 to releasably secure therear bench portion 22 to therear bed portion 16. As shown in Figure 2, thebench locking system 30 can comprise a latch with a pull handle release mechanism. Such a mechanism is easily secured and released without tools. However, it will be apparent to those knowledgeable in the art that this design is exemplary only, and that other means for retaining the rear bench portion on the rear bed portion may be equally suitable. - It is preferable that the
rear bed portion 16 be suitable for accepting acargo carrier 32 when therear bench portion 22 is absent. Thereby, when theseating system 10 is in the one-person configuration, the space otherwise occupied by therear bench portion 22 may be used to carry additional cargo. It is more preferable that theseating system 10 comprise a firstcargo retaining system 34 suitable for releasably engaging thecargo carrier 32 with therear bed portion 16. It is still more preferable that thecargo carrier 32 comprise a secondcargo retaining system 36 for engaging the firstcargo retaining system 34. As shown in Figure 3, the firstcargo retaining system 34 can comprise bars, and the secondcargo retaining system 36 can comprise straps suitable for wrapping about the bars. It is further envisioned that the straps may be equipped with hook-and-loop closures, for example. Such an arrangement allows for a variety ofpossible cargo carriers 32 to be secured, and provides points of attachments for ropes and so forth to secure large or unwieldy cargoes and cargoes not in acargo carrier 32. This arrangement also permits acargo carrier 32 to be easily secured and released without tools. However, it will be apparent to those knowledgeable in the art that this design is exemplary only, and that other means for retaining the cargo carrier on the rear bed portion may be equally suitable. - It is preferable that the
seating system 10 comprise ahand hold 38 suitable for being gripped by a passenger. As shown in Figure 1, the hand hold 38 can comprise a generally horizontal bar. It is preferable that the hand hold 38 be adjustable in height, so as to permit comfortable use by persons of varying stature. However, it will be apparent to those knowledgeable in the art that this configuration is exemplary only, and that other hand holds may be equally suitable. - It is to be understood that while certain embodiments of the present invention have been illustrated and described, the invention is not limited to the specific forms or arrangements of the parts described and shown, and that the specification and depicted embodiment is to be considered exemplary only, with the true scope and spirit of the invention being indicated by the broad meaning of the following claims.
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- A vehicle seating system, comprisinga bed, comprising front and rear portions;a bench disposed on said bed, said bench comprising front and rear portions;a backrest disposed on said bed;
- The seating system of claim 1, wherein
said rear bench portion is removable from said rear bed portion. - The seating system of claim 2, wherein
said rear bed portion is suitable for accepting a cargo carrier, when said rear bench portion is removed. - The seating system of claim 1, wherein
said backrest is moveable between a first position immediately aft of said front bench portion whereby said seating system is in said one-person configuration, and a second position immediately aft of said rear bench portion whereby said seating system is in said two-person configuration. - The seating system of claim 4, wherein
said backrest is engaged with said bed. - The seating system of claim 5, wherein
said backrest is engaged with said bed with at least one arm connected to said backrest and said bed. - The seating system of claim 6, further comprising
a seat locking system for locking said seating system in said one and two-person configurations. - The seating system of claim 7, wherein
said seat locking system comprises at least one cam lock. - The seating system of claim 8, further comprising
a bench locking system for releasably retaining said rear bench portion on said rear bed portion. - The seating system of claim 9, wherein
said bench locking system comprises a pull handle for releasing said bench retaining means. - The seating system of claim 10, wherein
said seating system comprises a first cargo retaining system for releasably retaining said cargo carrier on said rear bed portion. - The seating system of claim 11, wherein
said first cargo retaining system comprises at least one bar affixed to said bed portion. - The seating system of claim 3, further comprising
a cargo carrier to be disposed on said rear bench portion. - The seating system of claim 13, wherein
said cargo carrier comprises a second cargo retaining system for releasably retaining said cargo carrier on said rear bed portion. - The seating system of claim 14, wherein
said second cargo retaining system comprise a plurality of straps. - The seating system of claim 15, wherein
said straps comprise hook-and-loop closures. - A backrest suitable for use with a seating system,
said seating system comprising a bench with front and rear portions, wherein said backrest is moveable between a first position immediately aft of said front bench portion whereby said seating system is suitable for supporting one person, and a second position immediately aft of said rear bench portion whereby said seating system is suitable for supporting two persons. - A vehicle comprising a seating system, said seating system comprising:a bed, comprising front and rear portions;a bench disposed on said bed, said bench comprising front and rear portions;a backrest disposed on said bed;
- The vehicle of claim 18, wherein
said vehicle is a snowmobile. - The vehicle of claim 18, wherein
said vehicle is a personal watercraft. - A method for adjusting a seating system between a one-person configuration suitable for supporting one person and a two-person configuration suitable for supporting two persons, said seating system comprising:a bed, comprising front and rear portions;a bench disposed on said bed, said bench comprising front and rear portions;a backrest disposed on said bench;said method comprising:
moving said backrest between a first position immediately aft of said front bench portion and a second position immediately aft of said rear bench portion, whereby when said backrest is in said first position said seating system is in said one-person configuration, and when said backrest is in said second position said seating system is in said two-person configuration.
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